N43018 - 1946 Taylorcraft BCS12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BCS12-D

Aircraft Description

N43018 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BCS12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jpf Aircraft LLC in Traverse City, MI. The registration certificate was issued on October 11, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N43018 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A525BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43018 was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Taylorcraft BC was a pioneering side-by-side training and personal aircraft that competed directly with the tandem-seated Piper Cub during the late 1930s aviation boom. First flown in 1939, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. Measuring over 22 feet in length with excellent low-speed handling characteristics, the BC became popular with civilian pilot training schools and private owners. The aircraft was manufactured by Taylorcraft Aviation Company in Alliance, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TAYB.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N43018. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BCS12-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 11, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
JPF AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
11428 SOUTH VIEW PL
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49686-9232
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51222672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A525BA

Additional Details

Registration
N43018
Serial Number
6677
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00192074

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC